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Monday, November 18, 2013

The Sunday of The Prophet Daniel (GA)

Luke 23:50-56
50 Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, 51 who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. 52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 53 Then he took it down and wrapped it in a linen shroud and laid him in a tomb cut in stone, where no one had ever yet been laid. 54 It was the day of Preparation, and the Sabbath was beginning. 55 The women who had come with him from Galilee followed and saw the tomb and how his body was laid. 56 Then they returned and prepared spices and ointments.
On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

Many people only read this text on Good Friday or Passion Sunday. But I feel there is a place for texts like these to be read any Sunday. The Christmas theme of Christ once again being wrapped in linen cloth and placed where no one had ever yet been laid. (I don’t think many people laid down in a manger before that night.)

Joseph comes to take the body of Jesus. He comes to take this body and place it in a cave, den, or tomb. He comes to take care of this beloved person. The woman likewise set out to prepare for to take care of the dead body of Christ. But they will soon learn that the body will come out alive.

Daniel was caught because he was praying to the Lord. Daniel was placed, sealed in a den, cave, or tomb. People would have bought and prepared for his death upon the opening of the tomb. But Daniel likewise comes out alive, and unharmed.

But here is the real phrase I think connects these texts. Through all that is going on with Daniel and the death of Jesus. “On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.” They continue to observe God’s command, blessing on the Seventh Day of Creation. God blessed the Sabbath day. God commanded his people to remember the Sabbath day, and study his word and pray. With all that is going on in the world these people are still willing to rest, not in death but in the Word of God.


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